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In this optics activity, learners use water to make a coin "appear" and "disappear." Use this activity to demonstrate how light refracts and introduce light as waves. This activity includes an explanation of light as waves and an article about refraction.
- Under 5 minutes
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- An opaque cup or bowl
- A piece of transparent cellophane tape
- A coin
- A glass of water
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Senses and Perception
- Vision
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Human Senses and Perception
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Physical Sciences
- Vibration and Waves
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Light and Optics
- Reflection and Refraction
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, Optical Society of America, 2008